First published 10/11/2026, 1:42:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 1:42:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorm Tonight in Papua

Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are forecast from 22:35 WIT on 11 October in Anotaurei, Kosiwo, Urei Faisei, Waropen Bawah, Windesi and Yapen Barat, with conditions expected to improve by 01:35 WIT on 12 October. Reduced visibility, strong winds and localized flooding are possible.

Why it matters

The forecast identifies possible localized flooding and advises the public to limit outdoor activities and take precautions.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Thunderstorm Tonight in PapuaBMKG — Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics

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